St Nicholas is a one form entry Catholic School for children aged 4-11 and has been part of the St John Paul II Multi Academy Company since January 2014. The School was also granted Teaching School Status in March 2016. We are a true learning community where our children, staff and parents share the values of our mission to love, learn and grow with Jesus Christ.
The Board of Directors of the Multi Academy wish to appoint a passionate and committed Catholic to become
our Vice Principal, supporting the Principal and working closely with our hardworking and motivated team.

We are looking for a Vice Principal who:
• Is a committed and practising Catholic with a strong personal faith and a desire to further their vocation in Catholic Education
• Can confidently and calmly deputise for the Principal
• Is committed to the Diocesan strategy of collaborative working within a multi academy
• Can form supportive and professional pastoral relationships with children, staff and families
• Can take a strategic lead role in curriculum development
• Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Can use a range of monitoring, tracking and assessment strategies to ensure that all children achieve their best
• Is an excellent teacher and role model for children and staff
• Is approachable and has a positive attitude

We can offer you:
• Happy, confident, enthusiastic and focussed children who are ambitious for themselves and others
• A talented and dedicated staff team who work hard for our school community
• A welcoming Catholic community where all are valued
• Supportive academy committee, directors and parents
• A strong culture of collaborative working with our partner schools in the St John Paul II Multi Academy.
• A commitment to professional and personal development through the Teaching School and Multi Academy
• An opportunity to respond to your vocation and deepen your faith

We welcome visitors so potential applicants are encouraged to contact the school to arrange a visit.

An informal visit to the school is encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0121 355 2649 to arrange a visit.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.